Episode 17: Disruptions and Distractions




Mikes on Mics show

Summary: <p>Join “The Mikes” as they set out to discuss disruption and distractions. <a href="http://vardy.me/">Vardy</a> wanted to examine the difference between the two, but <a href="http://bettermess.com/">Schechter</a> (hopefully) made him realize that the difference doesn’t matter nearly as much as how you deal with them both. Follow along as what could have been a semantic debate evolves into an examination of how you can deal with the all of the disruptions and distractions that tend to get in your way.</p> <p></p><h2 id="whatmikesaredrinking">What Mikes Are Drinking</h2> <ul> <li>Mike Vardy - <a href="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2675/58233">Hop Circle IPA - Phillips Brewing Company - </a> </li> <li>Michael Schechter - <a href="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/5855/28980">Schonramer Pils</a> (It’s still not <a href="http://steamwhistle.ca/">Steam Whistle</a>)</li> </ul><p></p><h2 id="links">Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/">70Decibels Podcast Network</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/inside-my-adhd/">Inside My ADHD</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/using-your-distractibility-to-your-benefit/">Using Your Distractibility To Your Benefit</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/geeky-quick-tips-forcing-focus-with-omnifocus-and-keyboard-maestro/">Geeky Quick Tips | Forcing Focus With OmniFocus and Keyboard Maestro BetterMess.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://vardy.me/the-problem-with-the-pomodoro-technique/">The Problem with The Pomodoro Technique | Vardy.me</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique">Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.43folders.com/2005/10/11/procrastination-hack-1025">Procrastination hack: ‘(10+2)*5’ | 43 Folders</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml">Cool Running | The Couch-to–5K ® Running Plan</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/?s=trusted+system&amp;submit=Search">Trusted System | BetterMess.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/mikesonmics/2012/4/23/episode-12-experimenting-with-patrick-rhone.html">Mikes On Mics - Episode 12: Experimenting With Patrick Rhone</a></li> <li><a href="http://vardy.me/the-wrench/">The Wrench | Vardy.me</a></li> <li><a href="http://bettermess.com/the-truth-about-productivity-systems/">The Truth About Productivity Systems | BetterMess.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.practicallyefficient.com/2011/09/09/arrow/">Bending the stiffest arrow | Practically Efficient</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.70decibels.com/mikesonmics/2012/3/5/episode-5-taking-you-to-task.html">Mikes On Mics - Episode 5: Taking You To Task</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blue-is-Frustrated/dp/B003QMOV72">Blue’s Clues: Season 2, Episode 18 “Blue is Frustrated”</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mschechter">Schechter</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/mikevardy">Vardy</a> on Twitter.</li> </ul><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://squarespace.com/70decibels">Squarespace</a>, the secret behind exceptional websites. Go to <a href="http://squarespace.com/70decibels">squarespace.com/70decibels</a> to start your free trial and use the offer code '70decibels5' at checkout to get 10% off your first order.</p> <p><a href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/converted/49618.mp3">Download</a></p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-on-mics/id4987966">Subscribe in iTunes</a></p>